Welcome to the Bulldogs: Bailey Smith

[G-Mo77]

I’m dying to know what he thinks was done to him.

Same. There are 2 sides to every story apparently? Maybe Club officials put the coke into his hands?

[ReLoad]

Is he using the same PR firm as the Petracca tribe?

Honestly, Bailey, just own it, some out and say: "Hey I need a change, We (The Bulldogs and I) have had some issues, and I think its best for all parties if I move on." Simple, effective and most importantly the truth.

[bornadog]

Similar things would happen at most other clubs.

Only if it was kept out of the media.

[Mofra]

Great culture, more like great ways to sweep everything under the carpet. eg Stengle found unconscious at night club - nothing to see here, plays the Saturday

Just a K hole. Stengle would be fine by next morning

Allegedly....

[Grantysghost]

Some of the reasons for their success is that they are very well run club and good decision makers. Their coach is forging quite a legacy and players have gained plenty of finals experience which are strong considerations for player. They've also been uncanny drafters of players.
Being outside of Melbourne they also offer incoming players a bit more bang for their buck when they look at setting up their homes etc.

They've obviously sold a lot of different factors for Smith to consider because they most likely haven't just thrown the dollars at him to buy his services.

It will be interesting to see if they can keep Smith healthy, happy and focused.

They tend to get away with things that others wouldn't either. No doubt they corral kids from G Town and strongly get in their ear early. Tanner Bruhn says hello.

Also they do mega dodgies and somehow get a free ride. That Bowes trade has to be one of the most clearly fraudulent deals in history, basically paying for a pick by taking on his salary.

Gablett coming back for the very pick they recieved as compo too.

I mean they are so well looked after it's sickening. Not to mention that shithole ground they make bank from.

Not as clear as well run imo. Get away with shit others probably wouldn't.

[Happy Days]

Just a K hole. Stengle would be fine by next morning

Allegedly....

There’s certainly never been any players in the history of the Western Bulldogs to do that and definitely not any beloved premiership players.

Unrelated but did you know that ketamine doesn’t show up on the drug testing used by the AFL?

[azabob]

Considering Geelong's rise up the ladder coupled with Father Son / Free Agency Compo / NGA bids the Cats first pick is likely to be in the early 20's.

As it stands, we could consider a player as part of the trade. Obviously, the sticking point will be to convince one of them to come to us.

Off the table player wise are Shaun Mannagh, Mitch Knevitt, Lawson Humphries and Sam De Koning - would love one of these players but extremely unlikely.

Some names to consider (please be kind in your rebuttals as I am only going on video footage)

*Toby Conway - developing young ruckman, who actually broke even with English (1st half) in his debut game in 2023 (Geelong heartland)

*George Stevens - inside midfielder who has a good size about him, pick 58 from the 2023 draft (is a Warrnambool lad)

*Jhye Clark (straight swap) - pick 8 in the 2022 draft - missed the first final and likely wont play a part in the prelim.

*Oliver Wiltshire - 180cm medium forward who can mark and also kick goals from ground ball gets. Was a smokey pick in 2023 draft from Barwon Heads

Anyone else on Geelong's list worth looking at?

[GVGjr]

Steves is speculative at the moment and we rated a few ahead of him so doubtful
Clark has really struggled perhaps a chance
Humphries would be a great sweetener but I can't see them letting him go.i need to have another look at their list.

[jazzadogs]

Jhye Clark is not a straight swap. Bailey Smith has exposed form as a finals-winning a grade AFL midfielder.

Jhye Clark has played 18 AFL games and none over 20 disposals.

[mjp]

Jhye Clark is not a straight swap. Bailey Smith has exposed form as a finals-winning a grade AFL midfielder.

Jhye Clark has played 18 AFL games and none over 20 disposals.

Yeah, but maaaaaatteeee...he's the next Joel Selwood? Don't you watch the draft coverage???

Clark was selected as a Geelong kid to stay in Geelong...not sure he's a viable choice anyway!!

[Flamethrower]

We have the upper hand here - Paul O'Connor did the deal 12 months ago, and it is up to Mackie and Geelong to satisfy us.

As I have posted multiple places since Bailey confirmed he wanted out, we must use the picks to get Dan Houston.

Houston to Melbourne was a done deal until that club became a disaster area, so Houston is now looking at other clubs in Melbourne and the word on the street is we are on the short list - Sam Power, please make it happen.

[JanLorMill]

We have the upper hand here - Paul O'Connor did the deal 12 months ago, and it is up to Mackie and Geelong to satisfy us.

As I have posted multiple places since Bailey confirmed he wanted out, we must use the picks to get Dan Houston.

Houston to Melbourne was a done deal until that club became a disaster area, so Houston is now looking at other clubs in Melbourne and the word on the street is we are on the short list - Sam Power, please make it happen.

Rodney Eade said this much in 2 podcasts today. Made me feel better.

[bornadog]

We have the upper hand here - Paul O'Connor did the deal 12 months ago, and it is up to Mackie and Geelong to satisfy us.

As I have posted multiple places since Bailey confirmed he wanted out, we must use the picks to get Dan Houston.

Houston to Melbourne was a done deal until that club became a disaster area, so Houston is now looking at other clubs in Melbourne and the word on the street is we are on the short list - Sam Power, please make it happen.

Carlton also chasing Houston

[angelopetraglia]

Still can?t believe how morally bankrupt Baz is pushing his own brand of alco pop onto the thousands of teenage girls who are his prime followers.

Tells you everything you need to know really.

[Mofra]

Carlton also chasing Houston

Leading that chase according to Port fans. Going super hard at him.